Samuel Smiths Taddy Porter

355ml brown bottle, label as shown, neck with golden foil. Almost pitch black in colour with big, creamy beige head. Great retention and generous lacing. Lovely looking porter. Sweetish, smooth aroma of chocolate and coffee, with a hint of vanilla. Medium-to-low carbonation, creamy mouth feel. Medium-bodied porter, not as thick as some. Dark chocolate and coffee notes persist flavour-wise, fairly dry and bitter for the style - though the chocolate gets stronger as the brew warms up a bit. Some fruit, like raisins and black cherries, are present, too. Dry, hoppy finish. Lingering coffeeish after taste. A most agreeable porter from Samuel Smith. Not as thickly "winterish" as some, this comes across as more refreshing and sessionable. Very smooth drink, beautifully balanced, not overpowering. Lovely.

Pours a blackish-brown with a tan head. Aroma of raisins, chocolate, malt and coffee. Smooth, creamy taste of roasted coffee, with chocolate and some fruitiness. Nice Porter with just the right amount of carbonation.

Nice pour, dark and creamy. Has aromas and flavors that are dark and roasted. Has hints of dark chocolate and malts, just what the doctor ordered.

550ml bottle. A black bodied beer with brown edging, a thick & lasting creamy beige head and a light lacing. Aromas of roasted malts, milk chocolate and raisins. Sweet, fruity & chocolatey flavours initially, with dark chocolate, coffee and roasted malt flavours coming through for bitterness. Great, medium body with low to medium carbonation and a dry body.

Light but bright roasty flavor. Aroma is minimal but the color and head is great to look at. A little carbonated which adds complexity in my opinion.

Pours dark reddish water like with a small light brown head, aroma of roast, nuts, malt and vanilla notes, flavor of licurice, chocolate, smoke, dry fruits and nice bitter finish, medium to full body. Good beer

Pours dark reddish brown with a large light brown head. Aroma is roasted barley, coffee, liquorish and tobaco. Flavour is roasted barley, coffee and liquorish.

Serving: 12 oz. bottle. Appearance: Cola brown with ruby highlights. Large, creamy, tan head that has great retention. Aroma: An off metallic note is the first thing I notice but thankfully it fades quickly. Roasted malt, mineral and earth in the nose. Flavor: Definitely a roasty porter with notes of mineral, some dried fruit, and a hint of alcohol. Nice balance and structure. Palate: Medium-high carbonation with a medium-rich mouthfeel and a medium, roasty finish. Overall: A classic and great porter that is always worth a go.